Original subtitles

=To Love or To Defy=

=Episode 12=

Father,

could this be a misunderstanding?

Fifth Prince is compassionate.

Rou might be imaginative,

but she never lies.

Father.

You promised not to tell anyone.

How could you snitch?

How dare you?

This is not your place to speak.

His Majesty will find out the truth.

Indeed, Fifth Prince,

His Majesty hasn't said anything,

but you're defending her.

How can we not suspect you?

Silence.

Consort Wei, tell me,

is Wang Jiarou telling the truth?

Your Highness, I didn't mean it.

I told them you were innocent.

Just tell us who the rascal is,

and His Majesty won't blame you.

Your Majesty,

I didn't mean to stir up trouble.

These days,

you've been so good to me,

and I'm deeply grateful.

If my humble existence

has bothered the lords,

I beg you to sentence me to death.

Consort Wei,

would you rather die than revealing his identity?

Uncle, Jiarou said

this wasn't Consort Wei's intention.

She endured shame to protect Father's reputation.

Why do you have to blame it on her?

What's wrong with you, Your Highness?

Why are you defending Consort Wei?

Your Majesty.

Just search the place.

If we find the evidence, we'll know who he is.

Guards, search.

Aye.

Your Majesty, we found it.

We found it at Consort Wei's place.

Open it.

Crown Prince, where's your bracelet?

Father,

I lost it yesterday.

How dare you?

- Your Majesty! - Father!

Do you really want to

replace me so badly?

I wouldn't dare.

Your Majesty, this is strange.

How?

Why is it strange?

Get out, all of you!

Guards, take the Crown Prince back.

Without my permission,

he can't go anywhere!

I've been so focused on Consort Wei's etiquette

that I forgot about your ambitions.

Get out!

His Majesty told us to go.

Let's go.

Get out!

Let's go.

You took the risk

just to take me down.

Aren't you afraid of retribution?

I was born in the filth.

I don't mind going to hell with you.

Brother,

please behave yourself.

Are you and my brother...

Your Highness,

I advise you to

stay out of this mess.

Let's go.

I can't believe it!

How could you collude with an outsider to deceive me

and betray the Crown Prince?

Do you want to ruin our family?

I have a clear conscience!

How dare you talk back?

Do you think you can change your destiny with

a glance of the heaven's way?

Stop dreaming!

You're ruining yourself!

I just don't want to be a sacrifice.

Am I wrong?

If that's the case,

I'd rather die in pain.

All women have endured this.

How could you say

you're a sacrifice?

You...

You need discipline!

Father!

Open your eyes and see.

What kind of country

are women living in?

Grandmother was a talented woman,

but she was trapped in the room and died in despair.

Mother wanted to bear a son for your prestige

and died of hemorrhage.

Because of a decree,

Aunt married an old widower.

Now it's my turn.

If this world wants me to die,

why can't I fight against the world?

Shut up!

Since ancient times,

men have always been the rulers.

Will rebellion

bring you any good?

But it doesn't mean it's the right way.

Father.

You know this nation is plagued by

the wrongful principles.

Why are you still so stubborn?

Do you want to make it worse?

Father.

Destruction brings rebirth.

This world is unjust,

but people will rise to fight.

Behind us,

there are countless women

who are exploited and oppressed.

You can't stop us.

It's not even dark,

and you're eager to serve me.

You know

I could've executed you, right?

My life is yours,

so it's up to you.

Wang Jiarou said you were wronged.

Why didn't you tell me about it?

Did you feel wronged,

or did you do it willingly?

Your Highness!

I can die,

but I can't be slandered.

If I did it willingly,

why would I tell Miss Wang?

I came here

to explain it to you.

Please have mercy

and send my remains to Wei.

Get up.

It's enough.

Go to Changle Palace more often to learn proper etiquette.

Don't act like Grand Marshal's daughter.

You won't execute me?

I'm an emperor,

not the King of Hell.

What about the Crown Prince?

It's not entirely his fault.

If you hadn't been reckless,

he wouldn't have fallen for you.

You're right, Your Majesty.

Enough.

You may leave now.

Aye.

Your Highness,

leave this to me.

Okay.

Thank you, Uncle.

Your Highness.

According to our eye,

after meeting the Crown Prince,

the Guardian Duke sent a troop out.

Are they going after Yilan?

Follow them.

Aye.

A madwoman escaped!

Forget it, bring this one back first!

Go!

Your Highness!

Your Highness, bad news!

What happened?

I found this at the gate this morning.

It's...

It's...

Yilan!

It's Yilan!

I don't like the way you look at me.

Consort Wei?

It's been a while. How have you been?

Yilan!

It's all my fault.

I shouldn't have let you go.

These days,

I've seen many

new sights on the road.

You can't imagine how happy I am.

That's enough.

Shiqi.

I'm happy now.

Your mother wasn't caught.

There's still hope.

Let her go!

I'll do anything for you!

Kneel and beg me.

Don't beg him!

Shiqi...

Yilan!

Yilan!

Why are you so stupid?

I... I'm finally free.

♪Dreaming of a meeting♪

♪A gust of wind, a thought♪

♪See you in the dust♪

♪Hiding pain and sorrow♪

♪A promise to keep♪

♪Words that I can't say♪

♪Longing for you♪

♪But can't♪

♪Reveal the truth♪

♪May stars grant you light♪

♪Yet fate shows twists and turns♪

♪No fear of recklessness♪

♪Or obstacles♪

♪But fear the endless night♪

♪Wish to go on an adventure with you♪

♪Yet trapped in a cage♪

♪One day, we'll meet again♪

♪And be together till death do us part♪